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,-- NOV/DEC 1994, VOLUME 9, NO.9 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS PRELIMINARY 1995 PROPERTY TAX LEVY CITY NEWSLETTER The Ramsey City Council adopted the preliminary 1995 property tax levy on Monday, September 12, 1994. Cities are required by law to adopt a preliminary levy by September 15 of each year. While this preliminary levy becomes the "ceiling" for whata city can adopt as their final levy forthe next year, the City still has the option to deerease the amount if deemed necessary. The proposed maximum levy of $1 ,215,(l43, which includes $1,190,112 for General Fund operations and $24,931 for debt service payments, reOects a 6.72% increase in the City's share of the property tax bill. Even with this proposed increase in taxes, it is expected that the City's share of the total tax bill will still remain at less than 20 percent. Ramsey's 1994 tax rate ws the eighth lowest of the 47 Minnesota cities of similar size. To theownerof a $1 00,000 home, thecity portion of the property taxes would increase from $239.16 to $255.22. The additional $16.06 docs not reOect the increase that will be seen as a result of the recent bond referendum passed for Anoka-Hennepin ISO #11 or any potential increases by Anoka County, special taxing districts, or the Elk River School District. The 1995 General Fund Budget is currently proposed at $3,226,052. This budget reOects the need to enhance service levels in several areas within our growing community. Due to the service demands, included in the proposed 1995 budget is the addition of one, full-time sworn police officer. Additionally, the City will see very moderate increases in state aid payments, thus increasing the reliance on local property taxes. The City is also continuing to improve the relationship between service costs and payments. Ramsey attempts to budget for contingent liabilities rather than rely on future residents to pay for programs delivered to existing homes and businesses. The public hearing to discuss the 1995 property tax levy and Proposed 1995 General Fund Budget will be held on Wednesday, November30, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at the Ramsey Municipal Center. A copy of the Proposed 1995 General Fund Budget will be available at the Municipal Center, two weeks prior to the public hearing, for public to review. Please note recycling . pick up dates in calendar on page 2. NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES The Ramsey City Council will hold a public hearing on its budget and on the amount of property taxes it is proposing to collect to pay for the costs of services the City will provide in 1995. The discussion will describe the increases or decreases of the total budget and specific service areas. Attend the Public Hearing All Ramsey residents and property owners arc invited to attend the public hearing of the City Council to express their opinions on the budget and on the proposed amount of property taxes on: Wednesday, November 30,1994 at 7:00 p.m. Ramsey Municipal Center 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. Ramsey, Minnesota A copy of the Proposed 1995 General Fund Budget will be available for public review, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, two weeks prior to the public hearing date. t~) \ ~ . "', " : .) .~ . "- -"'---- '---- - SNOWBIRDS .) Basically, this means don't park your motor vehicle on any City street during a snowfall, or afterwards, until it is plowed. There are a thousand excuses for leaving your vehicle parked along the roadway and causing the plows to go around it. None of them are valid. Police will tag and tow! Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide for safe and efficient snowplowing services.